District Employees ONLY Parent/Community Liaison - Desert Mirage High School

This position is only available to current employees of Coachella Valley Unified School District. Applications from external candidates will not be considered.

About the Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school.

Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. With a large Latino and English Learner population, the district has made significant improvements in student achievement. The district is committed to providing students with opportunities to excel and prepare for college and future success.

About the Role

The Parent/Community Liaison facilitates increased parent, family, and community involvement and engagement at the school site and district-sponsored activities. This role serves as a communication link between parents, families, schools, and community partners, supports parent education and engagement activities, and assists with outreach and communication related to both the District’s instructional program and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) to support student achievement and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist parents, guardians, and community members at the community center, school site, and district community events.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and welcoming appearance of the parent center.
• Complete and maintain ELOP daily attendance records.
• Assist parents with basic use of computers, parent portal, student information system, and other related platforms.
• Provide interpretation and translation (Spanish/English) during meetings, workshops, phone calls, and written communications as needed.
• Prepare materials for parent workshops, school events, and ELOP outreach activities.
• Attend and participate in workshops, in-services, expanded learning, and seminars related to parent education programs and goals.
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential records, schedules, contact logs, and documentation related to parent engagement activities.
• Make individual phone calls, create and send electronic messages, emails, flyers, and social media posts as part of parent and community outreach efforts.
• Provide, facilitate, and assist with parent workshops to educate parents on topics related to parent involvement and student achievement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of clerical and/or technical experience.
• Fluent in reading and writing in both English and Spanish.
• TB Test Clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Successfully pass District Assessment.
• Valid California Driver’s license and minimum auto insurance as required by law.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.23 - $34.49 per hour (Classified Salary Schedule: Step 30 A-J).

Schedule

• 10.5 months / 6 hours per day.
• Full-time position.
• Work hours: 12:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Location

Desert Mirage High School